Tank 1278702 — Norton, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278702 — tank near Norton, Massachusetts. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278702 is a 64 m (211 ft) tank near Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 26, 2011. It is registered to NORTON, TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278702 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678130 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Apr 26, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ANE-926-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Norton, MA · FRN 0019958107
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 63 WEST MAIN STREET
- City
- Norton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02766
- County
- Bristol County
- County FIPS
- 25005
- Coordinates
- 41.96486, -71.19339
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278702 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1278702 is roughly in line with the 65 m average across the 154 structures registered in Bristol County. It is roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 48% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 34 m, which puts the top of the structure 98 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278702, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Norton in Bristol County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.96486, -71.19339, with the site address filed as "63 WEST MAIN STREET". Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 95 of them are marked constructed. Massachusetts as a whole has 1,508 registrations, the 38th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Newton-02494, MA · 1227884, a tower at 413 m (canceled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1278702 on Apr 26, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1278702?
The FCC record lists NORTON, TOWN OF of Norton, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019958107. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TANK (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ANE-926-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278702?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (211 ft), and 98 m (322 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278702?
The registered owner is NORTON, TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278702?
It is located near Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts at 63 WEST MAIN STREET (41.96486, -71.19339). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 26, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278702?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bristol County, MA?
Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278702, Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/norton-1278702 (data as of October 13, 2026).